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M1.4 Depth: 18.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Yakutat, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 04:17:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 27, 2026 at 04:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Yakutat, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
18.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 04:17:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Yakutat
County
Yakutat
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.41400, -143.09700
Temperature
-26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.6 km
Shallow
18.6 km
18.6 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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